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CHARLES EAMES GIANT HOUSE OF CARDS

RAVENSBURGER -  GERMANY


"Toys are not really as innocent as they look. Toys and games are precursors to serious ideas." - Charles Eames

 

Wow! This is an original and authentic set of the highly sought-after EAMES HOUSE OF CARDS from the 1960s. In the original box. Cards are in very excellent condition. Stored in a pet free, smoke free home.

 

If you are familiar with these, you know the original set was designed by Eames in 1952 and in the following years, various sets were created to honor the unique patterns and photos that is classic Eames.

 

Made in Western Germany. Produced by Ravensburg Games – Toys. Purchased from Creative Playthings - a high quality children's toy store from the 1960s and 1970s.

 

These cards have 6 slits in them (2 on each long side and 1 on each short end), which allows the cards to slot into each other so you can create your own diverse architectural adventure and creation.

 

A collection rich in color and form to delight adults and children everywhere and anytime. A class that never goes out of style. 

 

·      32 cards printed on 8-ply stock

·      Box: 8" x 10" x 1.5"

·      Each card: 7" x 4.5"

·      Each card features a unique photograph or pattern created by Charles and Ray Eames

 

We only have one set like this. Don’t miss out. Serious buyers only and all sales final.


Note: One card (the orange/pink checkboard one) has a small crease as shown in the photo. Does not affect function at all.